Radiologic Technologist – General Radiology
Urbana, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech - Rad Gen)

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Shift: Day
Hours: 10 hours/day, 40 hours/week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Perform diagnostic general radiological procedures using various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosing diseases and injuries.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams according to accrediting bodies, manufacturer guidelines, and department protocols.
• Review cases with radiologists as appropriate.
• Review labs, patient history, and radiology orders for completeness, accuracy, and medical necessity.
• Administer IV contrast, oral contrast, and rectal contrast when appropriate, including performing veni-puncture and using existing IV lines.
• Screen patients for pregnancy and perform pregnancy testing if applicable.
• Recognize and respond to adverse or allergic reactions.
• Critique imaging quality, positioning, technical factors, and alignment to meet acceptable standards.
• Transfer and verify image data in PACS and provide necessary medical history for radiologist interpretation.
• Maintain imaging equipment and workplace environment, including supply inventories and reporting malfunctions promptly.
• Ensure patient, visitor, and environmental safety; report safety events immediately, including near misses.
• Assist in instruction of students and new staff as needed.
• May perform duties of Rad Tech Lead or Imaging Coordinator in their absence.
• Assist other areas during downtimes to maintain productivity.
• May perform duties in other modalities within the department if licensed/certified.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Illinois
• Radiology Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Radiography (R)(ARRT) certification
• Associate's Degree in a Related Field or Certificate in Radiologic Technology

Additional Information

• Cross-training in other imaging modalities may be required; secondary registries are not required unless mandated by compliance or accrediting bodies.
• Meets productivity levels established by department benchmarking.

No prior travel experience requirement specified.